Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Fresh off a dramatic Champions League encounter, Liverpool must quickly refocus on domestic duties. Fortunately, they face a struggling Southampton side, meaning fatigue shouldn’t prevent them from securing another three points.
Liverpool
Wednesday night’s Champions League tie was one of Liverpool’s most memorable games in years. Under Arne Slot, it may have been their most defensive display yet, with Liverpool pinned back by Paris Saint-Germain for 85 minutes. The hero of the night? Alisson Becker, whose nine saves—many spectacular—kept Liverpool in the game. Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah was involved in the key moment—though not as expected. Just 47 seconds after he was substituted, his replacement Harvey Elliott scored Liverpool’s first and only shot on target to seal an incredible win.
Southampton
Back in the Premier League, the script flips—Liverpool will be the ones attacking relentlessly. Their opposition, bottom-of-the-table Southampton, have the league’s worst defensive record (65 goals conceded) and sit on just nine points. They have been woeful in recent weeks, conceding four goals in each of their last two matches while failing to score. Their last goal came in a 1:3 home defeat to Bournemouth in Matchweek 25.
Liverpool vs Southampton Prediction
There is no doubt Liverpool will win. The league leaders have now won six consecutive matches across all competitions. Given their squad depth and confidence from the Paris Saint-Germain victory, a comfortable win with multiple goals looks likely, even if some rotation occurs.
